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With the long-awaited release of Eternals, Marvel Comics and MCU fans finally get to see how this adaptation of a particularly obscure Jack Kirby creation by director Chloe Zhao shakes out. Many things are often changed in adaptation, as it is the nature of this kind of transformation. Eternals in particular alters a lot of the source material to tell its own original and unique story. Given how little Eternals material there is in Marvel Comics compared to the likes of the Avengersor even the Guardians of the Galaxy, this isn’t especially surprising; however, noting what is changed and why is still worthwhile, especially for fans who enjoy both types of media....

Now that The Flash has officially kicked off its eighth season, it appears the show has really embraced what is a much darker tone than previous seasons. That’s a welcome change after The Flash Season 8 Episode 1 was sort of an incoherent mess that seemed to be trying too hard to be light and funny while dealing with a villain that was supposed to be too powerful for the Scarlet Speedster to deal with....

The Dovahkiin, resident quest jockey of Skyrim, receives a letter by courier. Written in a stylish cursive, the letter describes The Forgotten City buried deep within Dwarven ruins. In it, a character called Cassia begs for the player to journey to this ruin. Unfortunately, Cassia’s brother disappeared when investigating the ruins, and she wants someone of the Dragonborn’s caliber to find him. The title of the letter is “Riches beyond imagining,” with Cassia repeating the phrase at the end....

At CinemaCon, The Matrix 4 trailer was released to a closed-off audience that went out to share their thoughts about the preview, and it was a generally positive consensus. Fans also got a title for the upcoming sequel, The Matrix: Resurrections. The Matrix: Resurrections will be a follow-up to the 2003 film The Matrix: Revolutions. Thought to have been concluded as a trilogy film, The Matrix series will finally make its return almost two decades later....

Since being announced back in 2019, information on Montreal-based developer Red Barrels’ new co-op horror game The Outlast Trials has been somewhat hard to come by. While we’ve seen some moody trailers, the question of how the game actually plays has largely remained. Thankfully, as the game’s closed beta kicks off, IGN has released a preview providing some new footage and information about The Outlast Trials, which you can check out, below....

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Republic of Indonesia The Republic of Indonesia (“the Republic“) announced today that it is inviting holders of the bonds set forth in the table below (collectively, the “Old Bonds” and each, a “series” of Old Bonds) to submit offers (the “Offers“) to sell the Old Bonds to the Republic for cash. The invitation to submit Offers to sell Old Bonds for cash described in this announcement is referred to as the “Invitation....

Rune Factory has been a beloved game series for many years. Rune Factory 5 is the latest addition to the game series and while it has been receiving praise from long-time fans, it’s also been receiving some backlash due to performance issues. Rune Factory 5: The Best Crops To Grow In Winter Starting with the Japanese release ofRune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moonin 2006 for the Nintendo DS, it soon struck a chord with many players....

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs come in two flavors, one with a single CCD design and the higher core count variants with dual Zen 4 CCDs. However, it looks like AMD might be shipping some AM5 Ryzen 5 & Ryzen 7 chips with two CCDs. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU Spotted With Dual Zen 4 CCDs, Defective Ryzen 9 Chips or Actually Usable? Recently, Der8auer posted a video showcasing his latest Delid Die Mate which can be used to delid the AMD Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs if you plan on using direct-die cooling....

Consolidation in the games industry is at an all-time high with deals like Microsoft trying to acquire Activision Blizzard, Sony getting Bungie, Take-Two grabbing Zynga, and most recently, Embracer Group acquiring Square Enix’s internal Western studios (Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Square Enix Montréal). The wave of consolidation is also far from over, according to those same corporations. In early April, following the announcement of the PlayStation Plus revamp, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan confirmed the Japanese company has plans to acquire more game development studios....

Full Repayment of Previous Convertible Debentures NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OF DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2022 /CNW/ — (TSXV: SEV) (OTCQB: SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (“Spectra7” or the “Company“), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, announced today the closing of the second tranche of its private placement (the “Offering“) of 14% unsecured convertible debentures (the “Debentures“). The closing of the second tranche of the Offering, which was upsized, consisted of the issuance of $5,064,000 principal amount of Debentures for gross proceeds of $4,962,720....

The music-streaming app Spotify says that it will provide information regarding COVID-19 so that people don’t get misguided. This decision was made after some high-profile artists and public figures criticized the platform for hosting Joe Rogan’s hit podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan has raised an argument describing his experience about the pandemic, the government’s hold over the scenario, its precautions, and the vaccine to control the virus. Famous singers Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have withdrawn their music from Spotify over their objections to Rogan, who accused the coronavirus and the vaccine....

Stardew Valley has a variety of different activities to take on throughout its seasons. Apart from farming and fishing, players can enter one of the game’s mines and collect ores and take on enemies there. These mines are some of the more dangerous places in Stardew Valley and one player showed off why in a devastating post. Stardew Valley was released in 2016 and brings players to their grandfather’s old farm on the outskirts of a small town....

Players of Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’s farming simulator Stardew Valley have often taken inordinate amounts of time to get their farm just the way they want it. One such player is showing off a design that is 20 in-game years in the making, and it is both the model of beauty and efficiency. In a post to the Stardew Valley subreddit, the user StardewValleyTanner uploaded an amazing image of their current farm that they refer to as “almost finished....

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. Electric vehicle billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is out with another unique addition to its warranty coverage. Starlink is now warning users to be wary of dinosaurs damaging its equipment, advising users that should such damage occur, then they will not be covered under warranty protection....

Black Friday is almost upon us, which means the big 2022 Steam Autumn Sale is also here. You can grab deals on thousands of games, including big multiplatform titles like Gotham Knights, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Stray, as well as PC-exclusive hits like Valheim and Vampire Survivors. Here’s a quick selection of some of the best deals (unlike past years, there are no flash deals, so browse at your leisure):...

New information on the Steam Deck’s battery life, load times, and future features, based on the console’s devkit, has been shared online today, shedding more light on the soon-to-be-released handheld console by Valve. Speaking with Boiling Steam, an anonymous developer with hands-on access to the Steam Deck dev kit revealed some interesting new details on the console. For starters, this anonymous developer feels like the console has been delayed not only due to the current semiconductor shortage but also due to the SteamOS experience requiring additional polish....

The temperature is rising, but forget hitting the beach (assuming you’re able to) – its time to stay inside and play more video games! The Steam Summer Sale 2021 is serving up discounts on tens of thousands of games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, Hades, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Metro Exodus (which just got a fancy PC visual upgrade) and more! Obviously, there’s no way I could list all the sales on offer here, but I’ve picked out some select deals that may that might pique your interest....

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is shaping up to be one of the most unique experiences to come from the Final Fantasy series. Developed by Team Ninja, the developers behind the Ninja Gaiden and Nioh series, Strangers of Paradise had a strong first showing with its reveal at E3 2021, with its Souls-like gameplay and intriguing premise. Stranger of Paradise is an alternate, darker take on the original Final Fantasy, following the story of Jack Garland, a warrior who seeks to “kill Chaos,” a horned demon who threatens all existence....

Engagement platforms provide a protected space for all client-related information. NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Summitas delivers secure, online engagement platforms for family offices, wealth advisors, and other client-facing businesses. Summitas increases client communication, happiness, and retention. We are proud to announce that Summitas won the “Innovator of the Year” award from WealthBriefing at the WealthTech Americas Awards 2022. Showcasing ‘best of breed’ in the Americas, the awards recognize outstanding organizations, grouped by specialty and geography, that the prestigious panel of an independent advisory board deemed to have ‘demonstrated innovation and excellence during the last year....

Users that upgrade to the premium tier gain access to 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, and the ability to convert voice messages to text. Telegram has announced a series of upgrades for all users on the platform, including those who are not paying for the premium tier, in conjunction with the debut of the paid membership. The company recently stated that it now has over 700 million monthly active users....